Collection Updates: All the Planes_On_A_Shelf :)

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Hey Folks and Fellow Community Members

Making this thread as a means for me to share (and thus also record & document for my own sake) my 1:400 collection - in no specific order other than whichever box I grab first lol.

Been woefully lagging in this activity - and perhaps this will help me maintain 'some' measure of consistency lol.

Disclaimer: pictures won't be of the best quality or resolution and they maybe fuzzy - just as I am in the head

Thanks and Cheers!
Happy Collecting!

 

[Charter]

Thanks for sharing. Pictures are beautiful when we love our models so i am sure you will realize great reports of your jewels.

 

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#0001 - PSA L-1011-1 Tristar N10114
NG Models

What better model to start off with, than this potential 2025 MOTY - spectacular in every sense of the word - a long-awaited release that confirms NG's CRP program is a great way for collectors to commission models!

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Thanks for sharing. Pictures are beautiful when we love our models so i am sure you will realize great reports of your jewels.

Beautiful thought. Thanks @Charter!

 

[LeoMuse747]

#0001 - PSA L-1011 Tristar
NG Models

What better model to start off with, than this potential 2025 MOTY - spectacular in every sense of the word - a long-awaited release that confirms NG's CRP program is a great way for collectors to commission models!

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Great start. Such an amazing model indeed. Hope to see NG releasing more L-1011s soon!

 

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#0002 - Balkan Tu-134 LZ-TUR
Panda Models

T-tails looked fiery in this livery! Looking forward to the big sibling Tu-154 by NG.

 

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#0003 - BWIA A340-300 9Y-TJN
Phoenix Models

Turquoise seas and sunny beaches beckon

 

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#0004 - CAAC MD-82 B-2109
NG Models

@YesterAirlines described the scheme on this release as 'wicked' - and it rings well Hehe! Completes the trio of CAAC mad dogs released by NG - the other two should be following on this thread soon at some point!

 

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#0005 - Condor B767-300er D-ABUM
C-models (Panda Models OEM)

This airframe was my first NG CRP wish - and the first one to be approved as well lol!

But you can't not get this. My photos won't do justice - glad to finally see a long-awaited release on the best active 763 mould.

One of the most beautiful Retrojets to ever fly - and one of the best airline liveries ever.

 

[LeoMuse747]

Wonderful Condor 767. That model is a beauty!
I had that one in 1:500 when I used to collect that scale. I've also seen an photographed the real one here in my city some years ago

 

[planes_on_a_shelf]

Wonderful Condor 767. That model is a beauty!
I had that one in 1:500 when I used to collect that scale. I've also seen an photographed the real one here in my city some years ago

Wow that must have been something! Those photographs will be cherished. Such a beautiful aircraft - hopefully we'll see a new Condor Retrojet at some point (not-so-secret fantasy - on an A330neo )

 

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#0006 - Cubana Bristol 175 Britannia 318 CU-T669
Aeroclassics

This was a White Whale find for me - the hulking 'Whispering Giant' in the unlikely later Cubana colours - to join my copy of the classic livery version. One of the best airline liveries - that still continues to live today - here on an extraordinary, if unfortunately unsuccessful, aircraft.

 

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#0007 - VIASA Convair CV-880 YV-C-VIB
Aeroclassics

One of three operated by VIASA - this model was the last one to complete the type trio in my VIASA fleet - the other two should appear on this thread at some point. The beautiful Convair CV-880/990 is my favorite 1st Gen US quadjet. Looked spectacular in this dual livery - and especially in the bold, stark and simple VIASA colours.

 

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#0008 - Virgin Atlantic A340-600 G-VWEB
Phoenix Models

From a 1st Gen quadjet, to a last-Gen single deck quadjet - My third VA A346 - Phoenix missed the subtle metallic effect on the warm grey of the fuselage - nonetheless, a spectacular scheme on an iconic, and gorgeous, machine. And a lovely lovely model to have for a self-confessed A346 fanatic - graceful and eye-catching.

 

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#0009 - China Cargo MD-11(F) B-2172
Panda Models

Love this scheme on any airframe - unfortunately the passenger version was released as a China-only CW Wings exclusive - one of those annoying Panda OEM releases LOL that you'd hope were widely available.
Nonetheless, this beauty joins an earlier JC Wings passenger MD-11.

 

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#0010 - China Airlines MD-11 B-152
C-models (Panda Models OEM)

Another amazing release by C-models - looking forward to their CI B762 currently on pre-order to keep this one company - classic, sleek twin-colour cheatline from one of those pioneering East Asian flag carriers steeped in history - one of my favourites.

 

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#0011 - Air Algerie A330-200 7T-VJZ
Phoenix Models

This one went back into my cart after @DTcustoms posted encouraging pictures of the landing gear heights modifications being made - that, for me, restored PHXs as the worthy second best active A332 mould on the market (waiting for the modifications to be made on the A333)

Needless to say - this is a great model of an overlooked carrier amongst 1:400 moderns - with a crisp and lovely, yet minimal and visually well-balanced, scheme - that the venerable A332 carries beautifully.

 

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#0012 - QantasLink A220-300 VH-X4A
Geminijets

No reason to not have this one! This makes it the third of the Balarinji series in my collection.